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With the El Nino weather pattern stalking the region, local emergency management services are gearing up for a long hot summer. As a result land and property owners are being encouraged to take action now to lower the risk associated with wild fires and potential pressure on water supplies. Thames Coromandel Emergency Management Controller, Brian […]
By Justin Tuburan Missing paperwork, unanswered emails and iwi consultation disagreements delayed the green light for Cooks Beach’s weed-eating carp for months, documents reveal. This comes after years of Cooks Beach residents complaining about the speed of growth impacting recreational use of the lakes, a feature advertised when surrounding houses were sold to residents. Mercury […]
Members of the National Government can expect a few phone calls from Coromandel Peninsula’s tourism marketing representatives over the decision which could see the end to a potential bed tax. Destination Hauraki Coromandel General Manager, Kylie Hawker-Green, described the decision as a real about face and a lost opportunity caused by the National Party’s decision […]
The removal of locum funding for midwife services across the Northern Coromandel Peninsula will at times have mothers relying on care up to two hours drive away in Thames. The situation has arisen with midwife locum funding being withdrawn, which previously covered days off for midwifes working in one of New Zealand’s most remote areas. […]
A focus on the international market with a particular interest in luxury high end travellers, this yesterday from the Board of the district’s Regional Tourism Organisation – Destination Hauraki Coromandel at its annual general meeting. Chairman, Jason Hill, said the Coromandel Peninsula and Hauraki district was well positioned to attract the high value travellers. He […]
Financial challenges resulting in a need for external funding to enable the reopening of Hahei’s two closed tracks, this according to those behind trying to find a solution. The Department of Conservation has now clarified its position following a meeting last week which involved Hahei residents, landowners along with Thames Coromandel and Mercury Bay Community […]
In 80 days residents across the Coromandel Peninsula will get the chance to cast their votes in the general election. Options include a vote for an individual while also exercising a party vote. Already CFM has featured the National, Labour and Greens candidates chasing the Coromandel electorate. Another has now launched their campaign, being New […]
One of the oldest and most iconic kauri trees on the Coromandel Peninsula has dieback disease and is slowly dying. The 1200 year old giant at the Long Bay Kauri Walk near Coromandel Town is being treated for the disease which may prolong its life. Waikato Regional Council’s, Patrick Whaley, described confirmation of the disease […]
By Justin Tuburan The Coromandel to Matamata council amalgamation proposal was voted in favour by the three councils today and already has been given the thumb’s up. Thames Coromandel Mayor, Peter Revell, drew the conclusion when looking at a map of the combined council territory, which resembled the sign. Matamata-Piako, Hauraki, and Thames-Coromandel District Councils […]
By Justin Tuburan Mayors across the region are open to merging with the Coromandel, however all agree there was nowhere near enough time to do it effectively. District councils across the country are set to make proposals on possible amalgamation partners before the government’s deadline on August 9, with Thames-Coromandel narrowing down to two options […]
